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N585 GGS

1996 Audi QUATTRO

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

223,492 mi
Last recorded223,492 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi QUATTRO164,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN585 GGS
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 223,492 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 223,269 miles

centra exhaust clamp corroded needs replacing

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 223,269 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

centra exhaust clamp corroded needs replacing

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 223,100 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 223,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 218,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 218,644 miles

Centre Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 210,735 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 210,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 197,728 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 188,488 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 188,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 182,611 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 182,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 170,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both side front brake disc inner surfaces corroding /pitted

Fail 18 Nov 2008 170,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both side front brake disc inner surfaces corroding /pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2007 156,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 156,628 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 153,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some sticking o/s parking brake lever

Pass 1 Dec 2005 148,954 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2005 148,954 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Audi QUATTRO?

Based on 20,748 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
919
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 471
position lamp(s) not working 471
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 444
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 416
Headlamp aim too low 389
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N585 GGS is a 1996 Audi QUATTRO in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 164,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi QUATTRO fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 471 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N585 GGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi QUATTRO typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 30 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N585 GGS registered?

N585 GGS is a 1996 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N585 GGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N585 GGS shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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